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HISTORY—6:30 p.m. “Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley RR: The Complete History of the Cooperstown Railroad from 1869 to Present, Including the Famous Cooperstown Railroad War.” Presented by rail historian Jim Loudon. Otsego County Historical Association at the Kinney Memorial Library, 3140 County Route 11, Hartwick. (607) 547-8070 or visit https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoCountyHistorical/…
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HISTORY—10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “2024 Partners in Preservation.” Historians from villages, towns, and organizations throughout Otsego County gather to exhibit and share knowledge. This year’s theme is “Businesses Past and Present.” Event includes keynote speaker Aaron Sorenson, who will discuss the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States. Free, open to the public. Light lunch served at nominal cost. Presented by the Otsego County Historical Association at the AmVets Building, 16 Main Street, Schenevus. (607) 547-8070 or visit https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoCountyHistorical/…
This week's briefs include information about events coming up over the weekend, an announcement about Family Farm Day, Bill McKibben's talk at SUNY Oneonta and more.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12 Railway History in Otsego County HISTORY MEETING—6:30 p.m. “The Leatherstocking Route.” Otsego County Historical Association presents this documentary written and narrated by Jim Loudon on the Otsego Trolley Line. Kinney Memorial Library, 3140 County Road 11, Hartwick. (607) 547-8070 or visit https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoCountyHistorical/ BLOOD DRIVE—1-6 p.m. Community Bible Chapel, 577 Greenough Road, Cooperstown. RedCrossBlood.org…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, MAY 11 Learn About Otsego County History With The History Association HISTORY MEETING—6:30 p.m. Join the Otsego County Historical Association each 2nd Thursday of the month for lively discussions and presentations on local history. This month features author and historian Jim Loudon, discussing his new book about the history of Phoenix Mills. Loudon’s previous books include “Electric Lake: Oneonta’s Forgotten gem,” “The Oneonta Roundhouse,” and “Leatherstocking Rails: A History of Railroading Along the Upper Susquehanna.” Held at…
News Briefs: May 3, 2023 New Dems Meet This Saturday ONEONTA—The new Oneonta Democratic Club will hold a meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 6 at Get Fresh on the Main at 254 Main Street. Town Board Member Kim Fierke and Common Council Member Luke Murphy will speak on town and city affairs. Topics of discussion on the agenda include summer outreach plans and MacGuire Benton’s campaign for county clerk. New members are always welcome. The club can be…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Glimmerglass Film Days Opening Night Party OPENING NIGHT PARTY – 8 – 10 p.m. Traditional opening night bash for Glimmerglass film days. Features buffet, complimentary beverage, cash bar, chance to meet artists, filmmakers. Enjoy video, sculpture exhibit by Ted Lott and Yeon Jin Kim. The Smithy, Cooperstown. 607-547-8881 or visit www.glimmerglassfilmdays.org/films-events-01/opening-night-party-and-companion-exhibition VISITING WRITERS – 7 p.m. Kick off writers series with fiction writer Stephanie King, interim coordinator of Hartwick’s Writing Center, award winning author. Celebration Room,…
70 Honor Ex-Slave Who Chose ‘Freedom’ As His Adopted Name Boy Scout Tim Simmons, Troop 9, Edmeston, plays taps this afternoon after a historical marker was unveiled honoring Cato Freedom at the Butternut Valley Cemetery, Town of Burlington, where he is buried. A former slave from Norwich, Conn., he won his freedom for fighting with Gen. Ebenezer Huntington’s Continental troops during the American Revolution. More than 70 local historians and history enthusiasts gathered today as Lee Fisher of the NAACP, Oneonta…